One-time Switch: Central Govt Pensioners Choose Wisely

Central govt employees can switch from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to National Pension System (NPS) till Sept 30, 2025, ensuring benefits transfer and new tax perks.

Starlink to Launch Satellite Broadband Services in India

Starlink secures permit from Indian government, agrees to strict security conditions before launching satellite broadband services in India by end of 2025.

Global Gold Reserves Rankings Revealed

US leads with 8,133 tonnes, followed by Germany, Italy, France, Russia, and China. Gold reserves play a crucial role in global financial stability and national resilience.

$380 Million Cyberattack Crisis at Clorox sues Cognizant

Clorox files lawsuit against Cognizant, citing basic security failures led to massive cyberattack. Easy hack exposed lack of verification processes, resulting in $380 million damages.

Microsoft Cyber Espionage Attack Hits 100 Orgs

A cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft servers affected 100 orgs worldwide. Microsoft issued security updates to mitigate the risk.

CoinDCX Launches $11M Recovery Bounty After $44M Security Breach

CoinDCX, India's crypto exchange, offers a massive reward to recover stolen funds following a security breach, ensuring customer funds remain secure.

China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Quotas

China issues 2025 rare earth quotas quietly, a strategic move in global supply control. State security finds foreign smuggling of critical materials.

NSDL Announces Lock-in Period for Pre-IPO Equity Shares

National Securities Depository Ltd. informs shareholders about the lock-in period for pre-IPO equity shares to comply with regulatory norms before its highly-anticipated IPO.

Toyota's After-sales Service Concern

Toyota owners face potential costly damages from exposed sensor, required protection at owner's expense despite manufacturer's mistake.

McDonald's Data Breach Exposes 60M Applicants

McDonald's faced a security breach on its hiring portal, revealing data of over 60 million job applicants. Security researchers accessed personal info through the AI chatbot.

IBM Unveils Power11 Server for Hybrid Cloud and AI Era

IBM introduces Power11, a next-gen server designed for hybrid cloud deployment and AI, offering enhanced performance, security, and automation capabilities for enterprises.

OpenAI Enhances Security - Limiting Employees Access to intellectual property

OpenAI strengthens security operations to safeguard intellectual property following allegations of model theft and data exfiltration by DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup. Tighter restrictions include 'information 'tenting,' fingerprint scanning, and 'deny-by-default egress policy.'

Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan, citing global restructuring

Microsoft closes its office in Pakistan after 25 years as part of a global strategy to reduce workforce, causing concern for the country's economy and future prospects.

India Plans to Build New Oil Reserves for Energy Security

India is set to increase its strategic oil reserves with three new facilities to enhance energy security and meet International Energy Agency guidelines.

Government Working on National GCC Framework

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is developing a framework to enhance the establishment and growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, focusing on talent availability and education-industry integration.

Job Security in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

A survey reveals that 74% of professionals anticipate AI impacting their roles within the next 3 years, with layoffs increasing in the tech sector due to AI investments.

Strengthening Cyber Hygiene: Indian Govt Promotes Top Security Tools

Indian govt promotes 8 key tools to secure digital devices against cyber threats, including antivirus software, app management, and browser protection.

US House Bans WhatsApp Due to Security Concerns

The US House of Representatives has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on official devices over data protection and encryption issues, recommending Signal, iMessage, FaceTime, or Microsoft Teams instead.

Europe's Cloud Infrastructure Conundrum

Europe's heavy reliance on US-based cloud providers poses security, economic, and democratic risks. Urgent targeted improvements and regulations are needed to ensure digital sovereignty and competitiveness.

Massive Credential Leak Exposed: Beware of Cybersecurity Risks

Cybernews uncovers 16 billion login records exposed, emphasizing the need for improved password hygiene, 2FA, and regular security updates.